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By Özge ÖzkayaMenstural Blood: A Medium Full of Information for Reproductive Diseases
By Özge Özkaya
A study published in ImmunoHorizons by Dr. April Rees and colleagues from Swansea University Medical School, UK, demonstrates that menstrual blood provides a biologically informative and non-invasive window into immune processes underlying reproductive diseases. Using an optimized high-dimensional,27-color flow cytometry platform…
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Nerve Preservation Improves Outcomes in Bowel Endometriosis
By Özge Özkaya
Laparoscopic nerve-sparing resection (LscPR) may offer an optimal balance between effectiveness and safety in the surgical management of bowel endometriosis, according to a study published in the International Journal of Women’s Health. In a retrospective cohort of 320 women treated…
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By Ayse AyhanUterine Contractility and Endometriosis
By Ayse Ayhan
Uterine contractility—the rhythmic movement of the uterus—is increasingly recognized as a key physiological process that extends beyond menstruation to influence fertility and reproductive health. A recent review from Dr. Nicoli, from Bari, Italy, highlights how these coordinated contractions, which vary…
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By Hale Goksever CelikBiomarkers, Imaging, and AI Drive a New Era in Endometriosis Diagnosis
By Hale Goksever Celik
Endometriosis remains a chronic condition with substantial diagnostic delay, largely due to continued reliance on invasive laparoscopy despite its limitations. In a narrative review published in the International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Cosgriff et al. from USA summarize a…
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Advanced Transvaginal Ultrasound for Endometriosis Mapping
By Ayse Ayhan
Delayed diagnosis and incomplete disease mapping remain major challenges in the management of endometriosis, often contributing to prolonged symptoms and complex surgical outcomes. Improving preoperative identification of lesion location and disease extent is therefore critical for individualized treatment planning. In…
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Adolescent endometriosis: clinical challenges and care pathways
By Ayse Ayhan
Severe menstrual pain and pelvic symptoms often begin during adolescence, yet endometriosis in young patients remains underrecognized, contributing to substantial delays in diagnosis and management. Increasing awareness of early-onset disease is critical, as symptoms during teenage years may represent the…
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Surgeon Subspecialty Affects Ovarian Preservation in Endometriosis Care
By Hale Goksever Celik
Balancing effective disease removal with preservation of ovarian function remains one of the central challenges in the surgical management of ovarian endometriomas. Because the fibrotic capsule of these lesions is often tightly adherent to the ovarian cortex, excision requires meticulous…
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Stemness as the Engine of Endometriosis Progression and Therapeutic Targeting
By Ayse Ayhan
A new scoping review published in the Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics and Human Reproduction by Maria João Carvalho and colleagues from the University of Coimbra and Coimbra Academic and Clinical Centre, Portugal, explores an emerging concept in endometriosis research — the role…
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Endometriosis and Eating Disorder Vulnerability
By Hale Goksever Celik
Growing recognition of endometriosis as a condition with systemic implications has prompted increasing attention to its psychological and behavioral dimensions. Emerging evidence suggests that women with endometriosis may experience higher rates of disordered eating patterns and eating disorders compared with…
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Adolescent Endometriosis Care Before Surgery
By Ayse Ayhan
Adolescents with endometriosis frequently experience significant menstrual pain and functional impairment before diagnosis, according to a new multicenter study published in the Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. The study, led by Dr. Geri Hewitt and colleagues, analyzed clinical characteristics…
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